Could carbohydrates from food-animals have supported a balanced diet for Neanderthals?

• Published in: Journal of archaeological science Vol. 146; p. 105664
• Main Author: Guil-Guerrero, José Luis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.10.2022
• Subjects: archaeology; Arctic region; diet; energy; females; food animals; humans; Arctic region

Neanderthal diets included variable amounts of animal-foods, and to avoid food poisoning from meat-based diets, Neanderthals should have included alternative nutrients in their diets to fulfil daily energy requirements. While there are no doubts that animal fats played an important role in Neanderth...